Jelena
/dzhuhleeːnuh/ Baltic Female
Meaning & Origin
Jelena is a Baltic name meaning "Bright, shining ...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, BE, BG, Bahrain. The name's origin is debated but commonly believed to be a Slavic variant of Helen, derived from the Greek "Helene" (ἑλένη), meaning 'torch,' 'bright one,' or possibly related to "selas" (σέλας) meaning 'light' or 'radiance.' It could also have roots in Slavic words related to deer.
Quick Facts
Language Baltic
Gender Female
Phonetic dzhuhleeːnuh
IPA d͡ʒəliːnə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dzhuhleeːnuh. Keep the original Baltic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Jelena
- · Jelena Janković - Serbian Tennis Player
- · Jelena Isinbayeva - Russian Pole Vaulter
- · Jelena Noura Hadid - American Model (Known as Gigi Hadid
- · her mother's name)
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